KING Of Affordable Diesel Heaters | The HCALORY - SS2 8KW Air Heater

KING Of Affordable Diesel Heaters | The HCALORY - SS2 8KW Air Heater | This Is The ONE

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With winter 2023 right around the corner, Hcalory has introduced a NEW Heater Possibly the New King of affordable diesel heaters. In this video I’ll be comparing the differences between my OLD 8KW heater VS this NEW Hcalory 8KW heater. Are the main differences improved? What heater would you choose? Lets find out! Thanks for watching 🍻
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HCALORY - SS2 8KW Diesel Air Heater
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Update: Power adapter has FC and CE logos and heater has CE, UK|CA, triangle with check mark ✅ aka A-Tick, and FCC ID: 2A7W6-SS2.
ATTN DISCLAIMER : THIS HEATER DOES NOT HAVE UL LABELS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
THIS IS A CHINESE DIESEL HEATER NOT MADE BY U.S STANDARDS. BEWARE NEVER DIRECTLY INPUT 120 VAC INTO THE HEATER. ALWAYS USE THE SUPPLIED CABLES AND ADAPTERS FOR USE. AND REFER TO USERS MANUAL. MISUSE OF THIS PRODUCT CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL FIRE AND OR SHOCK.
Heater information:
Exceptional Heating Performance: Efficiently warms your space with a 5-8kW adjustable range. Achieve a cozy room temperature of 20°C swiftly while boasting a low fuel consumption of just 0.1-0.48L/h. Enjoy a whole night of warmth on just 6L oil.
Unparalleled Safety Features: Engineered with a crucial overheating protection function, ensuring your heater operates safely. Certified and compliant with industry-leading safety standards, guaranteeing peace of mind with every use.
Unique All-in-One Box Design: A compact and innovative storage structure that is easily portable. Designed for effortless installation, dismantling, and maintenance.
Smart Bluetooth App Control: Experience the convenience of remote heater control via the App. Save time, energy, and stay comfortable with just a tap on your iOS or Android device.
Versatile Applications: Perfectly suited for an array of settings, be it a car, caravan operating on 12V or 24V, or at home with 110V. Performs stably even at high altitudes, making it a reliable heating solution for various environments.
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0:01 Hcalory SS2 Intro
0:38 Whats in the box
1:40 New VS Old Heater
6:50 Start Up
12:07 Wireless Smart Phone App Control Setup
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@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

Update* The Diesel Heaters are back in stock on Amazon.com >> amzn.to/47KUrMq This unit has a new “Level mode” that allows the heater to be adjusted based on a level of heat you choose, by toggling the keys on the pad. This allows the heater to automatically adjust based on the level of heat your set taking the guesswork out and the need to change settings in engineering mode. Like in the older heaters. Coupled with the Bluetooth app and this mode of control, no more need for thermostatic control and extension of the cable, But It’s still a good idea though. 🍻 Winter is coming, we wish you all a warm safe journey! Update: Power adapter has FC and CE logos and heater has CE, UK|CA, triangle with check mark ✅ aka A-Tick, and FCC ID: 2A7W6-SS2. *ATTN* DISCLAIMER : THIS HEATER DOES NOT HAVE UL LABELS AND CERTIFICATIONS: THIS IS A CHINESE DIESEL HEATER NOT MADE BY U.S STANDARDS. BEWARE NEVER DIRECTLY INPUT 120 VAC INTO THE HEATER. ALWAYS USE THE SUPPLIED CABLES AND ADAPTERS FOR USE. AND REFER TO USERS MANUAL. MISUSE OF THIS PRODUCT CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL FIRE AND OR SHOCK. Additional information: Exceptional Heating Performance: Efficiently warms your space with a 5-8kW adjustable range. Achieve a cozy room temperature of 20°C swiftly while boasting a low fuel consumption of just 0.1-0.48L/h. Enjoy a whole night of warmth on just 6L oil. Unparalleled Safety Features: Engineered with a crucial overheating protection function, ensuring your heater operates safely. Certified and compliant with industry-leading safety standards, guaranteeing peace of mind with every use. Unique All-in-One Box Design: A compact and innovative storage structure that is easily portable. Designed for effortless installation, dismantling, and maintenance. Smart Bluetooth App Control: Experience the convenience of remote heater control via the App. Save time, energy, and stay comfortable with just a tap on your iOS or Android device. Versatile Applications: Perfectly suited for an array of settings, be it a car, caravan operating on 12V or 24V, or at home with 110V. Performs stably even at high altitudes, making it a reliable heating solution for various environments. 0:01 Hcalory SS2 Intro 0:38 Whats in the box 1:40 New VS Old Heater 6:50 Start Up 12:07 Wireless Smart Phone App Control Setup

@gloknor 4 ай бұрын

Still same old heater with same motor , same pump ,same blast tube that gets cracked disc and clogged screen.

@ATEMOFFROAD 4 ай бұрын

@@gloknor haha you forgot, improved controller, controls and enclosure. 🍻

@gloknor 4 ай бұрын

Its the same old parts in it, the controller is almost never the issue it is the fan motor and pump that go first on these . I have had these for years and repaired them many many times . I still use them all the time but you need to have extra parts on hand . @@ATEMOFFROAD

@Moontrue1on1 2 ай бұрын

why dont you just use an thermoelectric generator (Peltier module) on the exhaust to giv it the 12v power for the fan etc?

@gloknor 2 ай бұрын

@@Moontrue1on1 the peltier modules are not really efficient enough to scavenge enough of the waste heat to do that

@seriously195 5 ай бұрын

FYI: If you unscrew the nose cone of the cigarette lighter plug-in end, there should be a an in-line fuse already in there so you should not have needed to strip your power cord to add another fuse. Also, if you want/need to add another fuse, it might be better to place it in-line inside of the heater case so there is nothing on your power cord to get snagged and damage it, leaving you stranded until it can be fixed. Seems like it might be a nice unit and easier to travel with it stored than the tall slim units. Thanks for the video!

@ATEMOFFROAD 5 ай бұрын

Good point and all documented n the next video 🍻Diesel Heaters For Winter Tent Camping - Upgrades and Modifications kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.html

@obiesunstreak2409 5 ай бұрын

@@ATEMOFFROAD Also note, you should not have the double fuse on that. Putting the ATO style one inline with the one built into the 12v adapter plug, changes the resistance of that circuit. Keep in mind, the way a fuse works, is by protecting from a short/too high a draw DOWN stream from the point of the fuse. It does nothing up stream of it (hence why your car/rig has a fusible link directly off the battery, and so on)

@ATEMOFFROAD 5 ай бұрын

@@obiesunstreak2409 actually this cig plug doesn’t have a fuse , so keep that in mind you don’t want to rely on a fuse that may actually not be there. I have an older incandescent spot light thats 12v the cig adapter never came with a built in fuse and it pull’s close to 12amps. The truck circuit is fused it’s not self protected. This part in the video my not be the best example of protecting the heater . The next video I share I corrected all this with the best possible solution for both the AC and Dc supplies. Diesel Heaters For Winter Tent Camping - Upgrades and Modifications kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.html

@obiesunstreak2409 5 ай бұрын

@@ATEMOFFROAD are you sure? that plug you showed in the picture has the knurled tip that should unscrew and expose a glass style fuse inside with a small spring.

@ATEMOFFROAD 5 ай бұрын

@@obiesunstreak2409 I’m sure, both of them in this video have no fuse 🤷‍♂️

@douglasschock8014 5 ай бұрын

Great video of comparing. Actually all your videos are great and informational. Thank you

@JeepinDownUnder 7 ай бұрын

That’s an awesome little heater there. Maybe I’ll look at getting one for when we go winter camping. Great video too!

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

I’ve been using them for a few years now and I can say they have come along way. I recommend it, especially if SHTF having additional means to keep your family warm is essential 🍻

@JeepinDownUnder 7 ай бұрын

@@ATEMOFFROAD Thankfully it's not an essential thing in my climate but I think it'll be great for when we head somewhere cold.

@Gunge-vq2ik 2 ай бұрын

GREAT REVIEW GREAT INFO GREAT VID THANK YOU!

@ATEMOFFROAD 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@shelliebarnes1959 4 ай бұрын

Best video ive seen..just ordered mine

@ATEMOFFROAD 4 ай бұрын

Thank you i appreciate it. 👍🏼

@ok-ch5xr 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video ❤

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🍻

@happychefx 7 ай бұрын

I use the brief case model in my Kodiak Canvas tent and it's been worth every penny spent.

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

Awesome! I was looking at that one too, almost go it. Good hear it’s worth it. 🍻

@rucksterman 7 ай бұрын

Regarding the fuse for 12v power: if you unscrew the knurled ring at the tip of the cigarette lighter plug, you may find there is already a glass fuse inside.

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

Yes but some don’t have the fuse so just have to watch that. At the time I wasn’t sure if I was going to put cig adapter or battery clamp, I had already put the fuse on. 🤦‍♂️

@TallTexasGMan 6 ай бұрын

Most cig outlets can not source 20A most struggle at 10A.

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

@@TallTexasGMan that’s correct, I will address this next video, the cig adapter I have doesn’t have a fuse this is why I added one, it’s rated 15 amps 🍻

@TheBioniXman 5 ай бұрын

@@ATEMOFFROAD My 5kw runs at 19 watts on the medium setting and maximum is 41 watts on start up.

@oliver90owner 5 ай бұрын

@@TheBioniXman You are joking? Maybe when it is running but not at start-up. It will require double your 41W and then some, during the start-up (and run-down) cycle.

@ChuckisOutside 7 ай бұрын

I enjoyed the review. Good video.

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

Thank you i appreciate it. 🍻

@shamsshams20261 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@ATEMOFFROAD 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🍻

@shamsshams20261 5 ай бұрын

@@ATEMOFFROAD You welcome 🤝

@MountainParameters 6 ай бұрын

That IEC 60320-1 C13 connector they use is extremely concerning. As there are many of them in every household if they own a desktop computer or various other AC appliances that commonly use them, it creates the possibility that a user could in inadvertently plug this unit into mains power with disastrous results for the unit and perhaps the user. As these would never pass CSA ANSI standards, they could get rejected if noticed by customs during the import procedure. Unfortunately, HCALORY is not the only manufacturer that is using these connectors for 12V, but hopefully they will get the message and change that. Just as you did due diligence by discussing the potential of adding a fuse, I'd recommend replacing that IEC connector with something like an XT60 or Anderson power pole.

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

That’s fair 🍻

@johnlightfoot9967 4 ай бұрын

As soon as I saw that I thought the same, "someone is going to plug a kettle lead into that", very dangerous. 120v or 240v instead of 12v would have some interesting results.

@johnshue8082 7 ай бұрын

toolbox all in one design and bluetooth looks like a winner

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely 🍻

@74willy81 4 ай бұрын

Great review, thank you! I have a couple of the older units and like them a lot, will be looking at one like this for my next purchase. One thing you should be aware of when using an infrared thermometer is that they work by detecting infrared emissions. Not all surfaces are equal in this regard. Shiny surfaces are notorious for lack of emissivity. Flat black and strangely enough water work very well. Do a quick Google on emissivity tables to shed some insight into their accuracy on various surfaces.

@ATEMOFFROAD 4 ай бұрын

Good info right there, thanks for sharing 🍻

@gm7tx 4 ай бұрын

Great video!

@ATEMOFFROAD 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@ferebeefamily 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video.

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🍻

@stevend9124 7 ай бұрын

I've considered getting one I do like the way it's shaped also and for only 200 might have to finally pop for one. Especially when everyone calling for a harsh winter 🍻🍻🍻

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

Will see last years winter was definitely one to remember, be good to have around just in case SHTF really, the snow hit us so low last year that many people had no power for weeks. Good for the house, cabin, rvs, tents, so many uses. 🍻

@stevend9124 7 ай бұрын

@ATEMOFFROAD I did order one I'm going to wait to do the modifications like you did I want to see it work first 👍👍👍👍

@wipatriot510 7 ай бұрын

Nice little diesel heater, good review, thanx...

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🍻

@wipatriot510 7 ай бұрын

Question... Can you burn kerosene in these heaters...???

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

@@wipatriot510 yes absolutely 🍻

@Merkurio84 12 күн бұрын

Saw this one but just bought a Vevor for $100 about 5 months ago and has been reqlly good to me, gonna wait until it breaks, i like how this one looks for sure.

@tomassoyweyvon4902 6 ай бұрын

Great Vid!, however, nothing beats a Toggle switch for on off and a Dial thermostat, two features most desirable for a walk away and enjoy

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

This unit has both of those in its design, this video goes into more depth of setup and controls. 🍻Diesel Heaters For Winter Tent Camping - Upgrades and Modifications kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.html

@1999nathanule 6 ай бұрын

nice looking little unit,l like the fact its easy to install. ld buy this one ,thank you so much for the info much appreciated

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

I agree, way easier to work with for tent camping, definitely worth the few extra bucks. Thanks for watching I appreciate it 🍻

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

Hi , New video is up covering all the questions you asked on this heater. 🍻 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.htmlsi=BxCFMqSJN6QPi7tT

@alanosborne1947 7 ай бұрын

WOW this new style heater in that box is a game changer for diesel heaters!! However I still find it hilarious it's being marketed as an 8Kw heater when in reality it's only a 5Kw!! 😂😂

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

We will find out soon, it says 8KW on the name plate right on the heater. 🤷‍♂️

@alanosborne1947 7 ай бұрын

If you haven't heard of John McK 47, I would suggest you watch his YT 17 part series on diesel heaters! He explains why there's no such thing as an 8Kw heater. It's all marketing and a way to deceive the consumer. Also he does an excellent job explaining how diesel heaters work and how to repair and maintain your heater. Worth every minute of your time!

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

@@alanosborne1947 never have , thanks for sharing 🍻

@geraldhenrickson7472 6 ай бұрын

This isnot a new style heater, just a new style box to hold it. As for the heat output...these style heater have always been...whatever. I have a 3Kw and a 5Kw. They bot produce the same amount of heat on high. I beleiev they both offer more than 5Kw. Perhaps the early models from 2018 or so were all 8Kw?

@Smuutie 6 ай бұрын

great video thanks. i ordered one and will try with my goal zero yeti 1500x with the anderson powerpole that will get up to 30A

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

Awesome 😎

@campoutwestus 7 ай бұрын

Looks like a cool setup, please update how it works for you. We have a Vevor 5KW and it carbons up from running it on low too much, but any higher runs you out of the tent, even with windows open.

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

I’ll keep you updated for sure most likely through a camp video though. The other heater was a VEVor so I know what you mean by carbon buildup. I usually turn mine up on high for a about 5 minutes before I shut it down especially when I go to winterize it. Haha I’ve been run out of my tent before too when I first started using these. lol until I found out the thermostat is built into the controller, so extending the cable and having the controller in the heated space then allows the thermostat to see the space is becoming heated and throttles way down as it get closer to the set temperature. It’s More efficient too and solved that problem where you loose control. I do know you can go into engineering mode and manually turn down the fans speed and the fuel pump switch frequency, to by pass the thermostat to turn the heater down. But I never really messed with it. It just seemed easier to extend the controller cable. On the new heater the interface is improved, the mode with the bars that moves up and down allows you adjust the temperature up or down to a setting you like so should no longer need to have the controller in the tent , just wireless control from my phone. 🍻

@dancarter482 5 ай бұрын

@@ATEMOFFROAD I own 3 Oriental knock-offs and none of them are anywhere _near_ as reliable or well made as my _Eberspacher_ that they are trying to emulate! Main thing is the thermostat - the _real_ one goes into standby once set temp. is reached, it just shuts down and monitors the temp. until it needs to fire up again. I can leave it on all the time and it doesn't pose any threat to my valuables. Cheapo copies just pump diesel constantly unless you shut them off - as far as I know; do any of yours go into standby from a stat signal? I had to replace one of their motors and really struggled to find a matching part - the one I bought had different electrics from the one in the picture so had to be modified. It only worked for an hour then quit, but the pump carried on filling the burn chamber with juice - lucky I was there to pull the plug!

@rogerolivas5888 7 ай бұрын

Great video, are you going to be making another on how to add the fuel filter and fuse by chance? That would be extremely helpful.

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

Yes, soon thanks for watching 🍻

@bobbarker5884 6 ай бұрын

@@ATEMOFFROADWhat is the purpose of using a fuel filter?

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

@@bobbarker5884 some believe it’s not necessary as this heater doesn’t have one, I say primary function is to prevent contaminants in the diesel fuel from clogging the oil pump and causing the diesel heater not to work correctly. When I look inside the old diesel heater tank it’s apparent there are contaminants.

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

Hi , New video is up covering all the questions you asked on this heater. 🍻 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.htmlsi=BxCFMqSJN6QPi7tT

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

@@bobbarker5884 Hi , New video is up covering all the questions you asked on this heater. 🍻 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.htmlsi=BxCFMqSJN6QPi7tT

@seanmiller140 7 ай бұрын

Great video. This could be a game changer in expanding the camping window for me. It’s the first heater I’ve seen that appears easy to use, is reasonably priced, and looks fairly reliable.

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

Having a heater would definitely expand your window. Fall winter camping is just getting started. Thanks for watching 🍻

@ricebike 7 ай бұрын

The previous models are similar...and ALL of the Chinese knockoff of the webasto heater are a hit or miss, depending on who put it together at the slave factory. Just buy one with a good customer service and return policy This one is made for a more compact rigs with lack of cargo space (but plastic body????) If you have the space for the thinner one with the metal housing, go for it since it's cheaper than this one that has a few different features

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

@@ricebike the Hcalory has metal enclosure, and it’s sold on Amazon. Very good customer service 🍻

@benguenther1162 6 ай бұрын

Where can I buy one? I could not find it on Amazon. E-bay list the SS2, but unfortunately, do not ship to Canada. Thank's

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

@@benguenther1162 sold out at the moment, new stock will be available in December 🍻

@julienmira4256 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. What was the power consumption on the 12V at startup vs. steady run? Thanks.

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

Stay tuned for the next camping video where I run the heater on a battery to show full load amps at start up. Sorry I have to keep the videos somewhat short, but I will add that to the next update video. 🍻

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

Hi , New video is up covering all the questions you asked on this heater. 🍻 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.htmlsi=BxCFMqSJN6QPi7tT

@stevepope5484 6 ай бұрын

I like the exhaust be so close to the fresh air intake!

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

That’s just the air intake for the burner

@Richard-ej4zi 5 ай бұрын

At this affordable price, it is going to be great to many people if it works as advertised. Thank you so much for introducing this product. You are simply wonderful.

@ATEMOFFROAD 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🍻

@TwoFeatherChannel 7 ай бұрын

Looks like a good deal and value.

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

I think so, more testing to come. 🍻

@DirectorCM 5 ай бұрын

Nah, $300 is insane when I can buy the older style for less than $120 and it does the exact same thing. This essentially has the same parts but now in flashy, new enclosure. I see this comment section flooded with people who have money to blow. Some of us don't have disposable income to just throw towards redundant "upgraded" products.

@ATEMOFFROAD 5 ай бұрын

That’s fair, I know it’s not going to be for everyone’s use, I use for winter tent camping so we need something that is rugged and can hold up to the abuse of offroad camping. I respect your analysis, price must have gone up? Last I checked it was $200 still very affordable for this design heater. 🍻

@birdmandave 4 ай бұрын

I do like it, not at that price point

@turbotoys1597 4 ай бұрын

How are these say with a blend of motor oil in them. I understand you need to start it with kerosene or e85 or diesel. Then you can run motor oil in some of these .

@Tiersmoke92555 4 ай бұрын

Bluetooth, better thermostat control, larger fuel tank, easier set up, easy to pack and transport, if cost is a factor and an issue...

@ATEMOFFROAD 4 ай бұрын

@@Tiersmoke92555 exactly,the controller and controls are different. Improved and more user friendly. Your buying the updated controls and better enclosure. The old heater cannot do what this new heater can do on the fly. Especially For tent camping you won’t need to extend the controllers cable so the thermostat can be in the heated space. They fixed that with the new level mode heat setting. The Old heater is an indoor heater only unless you modify it. Also for advanced settings you must go into engineering mode and calculate altitude/fan and fuel pump speed if the thermostat is overrode. This setting would need to be changed every time based on location. The new heater takes the guess work out of all that and automatically adjusts. It’s more efficient this way and way easier to set up for the mobile user. No others are at this level.🍻

@VAMPIREBRIAN 2 ай бұрын

i have a small heater for my camper. i took out the small fuel can an used a 5 gallon jeep/military can that i modified for more fuel to fill less often!

@guyprimo6414 6 ай бұрын

I had 2 of the older styles, they were a pain to setup, I love your video. Very clear information. I question I have its the exhaust looks very close level of the bottom of the heater so I'm curious if this heater has to be raised because the exhaust is so close another question that has to be laid I believe on metal because of the heat of the exhaust sort of like the old style that's definitely a great unit compared to the older ones awaiting some feedback on this I just wanted to let you know that I used mine in my 34ft sea ray. I connect a 6 gallon fuel tank. And a filler neck. I live in Rhode island. Gets very cold up here. Mine ran around the clock 24/7 for the whole winter and kept the boat at 80 85 degrees even when it was nine below zero

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

A Very cool way to use the heater, the exhaust looks close but the plastic is the same as that around the heater and the 90 degree elbow is a huge improvement to the others that crack when you bend them to a 90. Thanks for watching i appreciate it. 🍻

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

Here’s a new video on the heater 🍻kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.htmlsi=AhQMEJBwV7Lu1wqv

@aodhokelly8811 5 ай бұрын

Be great if I could use this in my apartment

@MrBobWareham 7 ай бұрын

I hope to know one plugs 220 or 110 volts AC into that mains connector on the side???

@JSabh 7 ай бұрын

I will be impressed when they start using metal housing, full metal jacket for that thing is the only way. No plastic, and the biggest fail is it continues to run and waste fuel after reaching desired temp. I use the old style you showed, but I removed it and rebuilt it into a metal box with plenty of fire protection.

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

Yeah I have no control over that, it’s most likely the plastic they use on engines that can handle hight heat, but they could be listening which is good for new products. As far as controls go the modes seem very simple to throttle down to the lowest setting, no more trouble with that. which is pretty low. If need be any lower you may as well just turn it off. 🍻

@stevenlarratt3638 7 ай бұрын

You can turn it onto temperature sensor mode instead of pump hertz mode... the controlers have a thermometer which switches off when it acheives the target temp...

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

New video is up covering all the questions you asked on this heater. 🍻 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.htmlsi=BxCFMqSJN6QPi7tT

@geraldhenrickson7472 6 ай бұрын

Thee is no limit to the amount of time and money that can be spent to make you more comfortable using a liquid fuel heater. There is a reason this type of heater is generally so affordable. They make is safe enough. Most mishaps occur due to improper installation so a redesign by the manufacturer would only serve to increase the price..

@Utah_Mike 6 ай бұрын

Looks good, I am always looking for heat as I icefish in portable shacks a lot! I would like to keep the heater out of the tent, so the app would be a must. Do you remove exhaust tube to transport? Any down sides to this heater?

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

The new mode of control will allow you to have the heater outside, That could also be a downside as diesel can gel. Karosene can solve that problem. This new mode Takes the manual guesswork out and automatically adjusts the heater based on the setting you feel is most comfortable. There is always room for improvement and after using a few heaters this one solves a lot of those problems. For the future I’d like to see a taller box that has more space to fit all the accessories in. my only complaint really. I do remove the exhaust between uses as my packing space it tight, But it can be fixed to he heater with a bracket. Some people mention that the 12v connection for power is a problem which I do agree, it’s a standard 120v plug. However someone would have to introduce a totally different plug and really not know what there doing for this to be problem. If your passed that, any plug better than the other style I show is better as those connections like to come loose during transport and can cause under voltage faults. Thanks for watching 🍻

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

New video is up covering all the questions you asked on this heater. 🍻 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.htmlsi=BxCFMqSJN6QPi7tT

@lweleven3423 7 ай бұрын

I like the new box design , wish I could think of a way of routing the exhaust so I could use in a camper , I know people use the bare system and plumb it permanently in the van and the exhaust through the floor .

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

You would have to poke a hole somewhere, most people go through the floor or wall. If you didn’t want t go that route you could leave it outside like I do heating my tent and just pump the heat into the camper. 🍻

@s1dew1nd3r4 6 ай бұрын

you have to route the exhaust out of wherever you are heating or the only other way is to route the heat into whatever your trying to heat, thats the only issue with these things.

@bpd231martinko9 5 ай бұрын

Just go get a Big Buddy or a Little Buddy propane heater. You won't need to vent them and you can run the fan off of 12v Dc or 120v Ac. The Big Buddy sells for about $125.00, the Little Buddy for about $80.00. Just saying...

@lweleven3423 5 ай бұрын

@@bpd231martinko9 can’t get them in the Uk

@bpd231martinko9 5 ай бұрын

@lweleven3423 oh, I didn't realize that's where this video came from.

@cliffp73 7 ай бұрын

Sir you should put the fuse as close to the battery as possible. That way the power cable itself is fused. Now if your plugging it in to a factory cigarette lighter you don’t need to fuse anything. It’s already fused. Just make sure it has the correct amp fuse for the factory cig lighter. If it’s higher than 20amp you can replace it to a 20amp. FYI

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

At the time when I put the 15a inline fuse on the DC cable , I wasn’t sure if I was going to put battery clamps or cig socket. I ended up with the cig socket so now I’m double fused. 🍻

@HoustonBrownPhotography 7 ай бұрын

A lot of people will be using this at camp with a solar generator which is not fused so the inline fuse is a must. But most cigarette lighter plugs have the fuse built into the tip too so one should check there as well.

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

Hi , New video is up covering all the questions you asked on this heater. 🍻 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.htmlsi=BxCFMqSJN6QPi7tT

@geraldhenrickson7472 6 ай бұрын

WHAT? Increase the cigarette lighter fuse to 20A? The wimpy vehicle wiring harness not designed for that. Your cavalier off-hand advice could cause a lot of consternation and smoke my friend.

@ranger2bass Ай бұрын

Can I mount and operate this unit outside my cabin in -10 ° 20 below condition?

@DAZSAVENTURESINWONDERLAND 7 ай бұрын

the link to amazon does not have the price ,did I miss it in the video ?

@jjjacer 5 ай бұрын

while having a connector for the 12v power is nice, the one they chose is a no no as if someone didnt know or didnt have the original 12v plug they might try and plug 120v wall power into it as its a standard IEC power connector that you find on computers and other mains voltage devices.

@richardlongmore9301 5 ай бұрын

Leaking a fair bit of diesel from the filler cap but otherwise looks ok

@LaughingBatGames 4 ай бұрын

what about the air quality from the hot air itself? watched another video where he turned the fuel pump all the way up and the ppm where real bad. but when he turned it down it was perfect. is there any way to turn the fuel pump down on this one?

@marchalliwell5503 7 ай бұрын

$540.94 here in Canada

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

Yikes that’s steep!

@zachderr213 2 ай бұрын

Hey partner what about the link for the actual duct you have there? The gray one. Is that just dryer vent? The one you linked is the one that comes with the old one from the factory.

@ATEMOFFROAD 2 ай бұрын

It’s claimed to be HVAC duct here’s the link. amzn.to/3J0cIKU

@jayoachs8609 4 ай бұрын

I bought one few months ago, Amazon gave me a 65.00 discount, i paid 188.00 after discount, so far its be great, in my fish house- small garage- in my bathroom were its always abit cooler, have about 45 tanks of fuel though it, great so far

@ATEMOFFROAD 4 ай бұрын

That’s awesome , and a great review. Thanks for watching I appreciate it. 🍻

@NeverTakeNoShortcuts 4 ай бұрын

Two improvements they need: air inlet port needs a collar so you can put a duct on that and a valve to attach and external tank to.

@ATEMOFFROAD 4 ай бұрын

Great ideas, they are listening 🍻

@jkuoverland8507 7 ай бұрын

Like the changes, especially the power supply. Sure would like the see the exhaust come straight out of the side, not much clearance for heat to dissipate from the exhaust unless using something like the steel table you have. I have all of mine wrapped, but would be nice not to have too do that! Unit needs to be recasted with exhaust the 3 o’clock position and air intake at the 9 o’clock position. With a filter and fuse, that would be the ticket!

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

Good ideas , let them listen. 🍻

@dr650dude 5 ай бұрын

all heaters are the same design...cant come out the side...

@ATEMOFFROAD 5 ай бұрын

@@dr650dude how they package them for an intended use is key here, same heater yes but improved controls and carrying case it’s what is necessary for tent camping without doing a big DIY project 🍻

@395rig 6 ай бұрын

Hey man, great walk through on this unit. I've had a couple of Amazon Diesel heaters fail on me over the years, so I'm always on the lookout for a better built unit. This one looks pretty solid. How much is this particular HCalory unit going for? I checked the amazon link, but it appears they are curretly unavailable.

@andrewgill2561 5 ай бұрын

Ebay. 5kw £149

@ATEMOFFROAD 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🍻 it’s been sold out on Amazon some how I missed this comment, sorry! New stock is available link: amzn.to/47KUrMq

@dancarter482 5 ай бұрын

Better off with a reconditioned Eberspacher!

@gloknor 4 ай бұрын

It is all the same old stuff same pump same motor same glow pin and same problems . If they would just make the motors better quality and a better pump would be a winner .

@user-lw4uc4ge3m 5 ай бұрын

The fuel pump tube ,is right next to the hot exhaust,as noticed wen looking underneath it... DEFINITELY A HAZZARD WAITING TO HAPPEN..😮

@WillKlaver 7 ай бұрын

.. that power supply makes it for me.. 💯🔌⚡

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

Same here!

@TrondOleJensen 7 ай бұрын

This looks much better than my Chinese heater i have in the garage. The heater works but the controller is impossible to understand. Will definitely check this one out.

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

A lot of them are hard to understand, I found this one is user friendly. 🍻

@jonjacobjingleheimerschmid3798 4 ай бұрын

Good to know.... All this time I just thought I was Stoopid!!!!

@Pledgeman 4 ай бұрын

Can you advise the run time on certain settings, square footage it will heat etc?

@ATEMOFFROAD 4 ай бұрын

This is what I use the heater for, all info is shared , thanks for watching 🍻 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.htmlsi=CgM7IPWYkfNtWoL0

@EmanM45 5 ай бұрын

Small complaint. All of these units should have a Celsius / Fahrenheit setting.

@ATEMOFFROAD 5 ай бұрын

This one does has both, later in this video I change it you will see it’s very simple to do. 🍻

@EmanM45 5 ай бұрын

@@ATEMOFFROAD ok, great

@stevegerla8894 5 ай бұрын

Any chance that fuel line would melt being so close to exhaust?

@AdrepKeith 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review. It did leave me with a couple questions though. How many watts does it require for the plug in power? Also how long would it run on a half gallon or gallon of fuel?

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

The ac/dc adapter is rated at 12amp , the colder it is the more power it will consume at start up. On average it pulls about 10amps at start up depending on the set point. once the space is heated it’s pretty efficient at about .5 to 1.5 amps on low. I can get two 8-10hr nights in a gallon of fuel, about 1 hour on high and 7 on lowest setting. 🍻 This is the battery I use amzn.to/3tS2qIC

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

New video is up covering all the questions you asked on this heater. 🍻 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.htmlsi=BxCFMqSJN6QPi7tT

@geraldhenrickson7472 6 ай бұрын

There are many videos that address these questions. Also consider using google to obtain simple data on any device.

@USMCKidProductions 4 ай бұрын

Have they figured out a way to extend the controller? Want to keep the temps in an ice shack comfortable, but don’t want to have the heater directly in it

@ATEMOFFROAD 4 ай бұрын

@@USMCKidProductions I just extended it my self here’s the video Diesel Heaters For Winter Tent Camping - Upgrades and Modifications kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.html

@davelosonczy1537 6 ай бұрын

Ty😊

@ATEMOFFROAD 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🍻

@Gman-26 7 ай бұрын

Nice video! 2 questions. How many sq ft do you think this would heat and is there any smell at all inside the space your heating? Been looking at these and I’m curious. Thanks 🙌🏼

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

I would think a full size RV/ travel VAN would be sufficient enough to heat for some perspective, there’s to many variables to really get a good solid idea Sq ft. How well it’s insulated, and how cold it is? For example I’ve taken my heater in 17F and heated my roof top tent to about 79F on low. Little to no insulation. It’s made to heat cars , vans, campers RVS and I’ve seen people use these for small shops and cabins. As for the smell, I get an occasional wiff of diesel usually at start up and shutdown when the unit is running rich. Once it leans out I don’t smell anything. Just be sure to keep the exhaust far from the air intake and you will be good. For RVS and campers I see people keep the entire units inside and poke a hole through the floor or wall for the exhaust so these heaters can be inside circulating the indoor heat which would make the heater more efficient VS my use to heat up a tent and I’m heating cold air all the time when In use. Always have a carbon monoxide detector close by i the heated space. I like mine because it also has a thermometer built in. I listed the link in the description box of this videos I Hope that helps and thanks for watching. 🍻

@stevenlarratt3638 7 ай бұрын

I use one to heat a 35' yacht in the UK. Zero degrees c in the winter. It is uninsulated and gets hot on the low setting...

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

@@stevenlarratt3638 awesome, just curious with that temperature , do you keep the heater indoors or outside?

@stevenlarratt3638 7 ай бұрын

@@ATEMOFFROAD my heater is outside in a locker, i have the exhaust system running in thelocker which keeps that area luke warm, and combustion intake drawing from the top of the locker. Then the non combustion air intake side i have rigged an intake from the inside of the yacht, at a high point, to recirculate warm air and route the internal 75mm 5m long insulated duct around the yacht internally to where i might need it. I have also pierced holes in certain sections and that heats other sections if needed. Almost like a sprinkler/soaker system in a garden. The holes are at strategic places to warm the main cabin area, when i am sleeping at the forward cabin so in the morning the fore cabin can be at 20 degrees c. And the main cabin around 12 degrees so it isnt a shock, it warms the main cabin up in a matter of mins. I vent the cabins the main heat is in to keep condensation down a bit. It is a dry heat however so no issues from any from the unit. It is purely cold air hitting warm air...

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

@@stevenlarratt3638 great set up sounds solid. I was curious about anti gelling additives and if you ever needed to use those in precaution to sudden temperature drops as this heater doesn’t offer any insulation surrounding the tank. I was told by the local gas station that there diesel fuels are “winter blends” where they have pre mixed additives to prevent gelling. This makes sense as they probably would not be able to pump the diesel in sub freezing areas. Thinking ahead I have not yet needed the use of additives, but I do move my heater from warm to colder climates so some stations may not have the winter blend available. Do you see this as a problem on your end? Should there be concern using an additive in the heater? What happens to the heater if the diesel gels? Any thoughts? 🍻

@daviddover4563 5 ай бұрын

I have the same heater as this one. I kept getting a slight diesel smell after about an hour of running time. I finally discovered the issue. As the heater warms up so does the fuel tank setting next to it. With the vented cap enclosed in the box it vents directly into the box. The suction from the fan picks up the odor and sends it out the heater duct. If I leave the lid open the issue goes away. Looking for a vented cap with a vent tube to vent the vapors outside the box.

@JackInTheShop 5 ай бұрын

The controller is not tuned properly from the factory. They just use settings to get it running. You can go into the settings and tune it better to burn cleaner and use less fuel. That is a good idea you have to use a fuel cap with a vent tube too.

@daviddover4563 5 ай бұрын

Fuel consumption is fine. I've found a way to vent the diesel fumes from the tank to outside of the box. @@JackInTheShop

@Tanashii 4 ай бұрын

@@daviddover4563 What was your solution to this?

@daviddover4563 4 ай бұрын

I drilled a small hole in the lid above the cap vent. I made a small rubber gasket with a hole in the middle from some camper shell tape that had adhesive on one side. Applied the gasket to the underside of the lid. When you close the lid the gasket sealed itself against fill cap vent. When the diesel warmed up and vented it went straight outside through the hole. No more diesel smell trapped in the box coming into the living space. @@Tanashii

@MarkBuchanan3D 7 ай бұрын

I do a fair bit of higher altitude (above 5000' elev) camping. The MaxSpeedingRods (and some similar Chinese heaters) report to have automatic calibration for altitude. Does this one have that? Another question, my heater port in the side of the canopy has a thermostatic probe... Is there a way to connect an external thermostat? I plan to have the diesel heater outside the truck (on ground or mounted to the side) so if it is measuring the ambient temperature of the outside that would be pointless and essentially it becomes a manual on/off remote control heater instead of turning on automatically at night while sleeping. Nice video - thank you for the review. I look forward to your response.

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

The manufacturer claims the heater self adjusts for higher altitude, this would make sense as there are now two user friendly modes that can be accessed based on your setting. If you watch my winter camping videos I mention on the older heaters that extending the cable to reach the heated space is a must, because the thermostat is built inside the controller. And the thermostat automatically adjust the heater to room/tent heat you set and that if you Leave the thermostat outside it will cause the heater to run up to full load. Bringing the thermostat inside the heated space also allows the heater to throttle way down, saving fuel and power making the heater much more efficient and controllable . This mode is also on the new heater, unfortunately the cable is too short to bring the controller inside the tent or heated space. This new controller allows a secondary mode with no need to extend the cable, that if you are heating a space separate from the heater like a tint, new mode allows you to throttle up or down the heater regardless of where the thermostat is located. This new mode calculates the fuel and fan speeds based on elevation and outputs a steady controlled heat. We see this control in the form of green (low) to red (high) or hotter as the bars on the HMI. Hope this helps 🍻

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

Also with the new mode should no longer need to have the controller in the tent , just wireless control from phone app. 🍻

@MarkBuchanan3D 7 ай бұрын

With Mode 2 it sounds like a fixed manual setting is the only option. If I wanted it to be about 50 degrees at night while sleeping I would be guessing on a setting based upon using it prior to going to bed and hoping it was close enough if the temp dropped or increased - correct? @@ATEMOFFROAD

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

@@MarkBuchanan3D yes a more user friendly manual mode if you will , it won’t automatically adjust you would still need to extend the cable as previously mentioned. For myself it works because once the space is heated the heater is usually throttled down to it’s lowest setting anyway. I keep a carbon monoxide detector in my tent it has a built in thermometer, so I’ll manually adjust based on that readout for the night. Now what would be really cool is if the app had a built in thermometer and through the app it automatically adjusted. I’m still playing with the app to see if that is an option

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

Hi , New video is up covering all the questions you asked on this heater. 🍻 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.htmlsi=BxCFMqSJN6QPi7tT

@JoseCastro-yj7bd 6 ай бұрын

Cover your palm over the end of the exhaust when priming it it’ll help suck the diesel through faster save you some time 🙌

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@karljolley8346 5 ай бұрын

is it really worth the extra $100 to $150 more cost over other brands? It has a plastic box, other side-by fuel tank units have metal boxes. Is it just the electronics or is there something more? While I am researching these for best use in my application, it looks like taller / tank over models are better suited for bolted down situations. These tank beside units would be obviously better for camping or moving around. Plastic case + fire = a worried me. Convenience of the electronics; is it really that different between brands.

@Wrongwayadventures 7 ай бұрын

What diameter is the outlet tube? I would like to get a rv sewer adapter so I can use the rv sewer hose that has the twist lock connector

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

Nice, I’m not sure the exact dimension and I’m not close by at the moment. I do know I fit a 3” duct on there. 🍻

@thatyoutubeguy7583 7 ай бұрын

The fact it use the standard power cable for the dc input is just asking for trouble

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

Yes I thought the same thing, but only in the wrong hands. The plug is standard I verified with an old computer power supply. The heater has its own power supply to adapt to AC. Someone would have to introduce a completely different cable for that to be a problem. Worst case senerio is the unit shorts out and could catch on fire. I guess will have to try it? Although, this is what the mfgs says: Unparalleled Safety Features: Engineered with a crucial overheating protection function, ensuring your heater operates safely. Certified and compliant with industry-leading safety standards, guaranteeing peace of mind with every use.

@captainjack865 4 ай бұрын

You need to reword your title. " Best camping heater!" This new heater uses the same burner and technology as the "old design". Price for this is double the cost of the " Old Design " Only thing changed is the plastic housing container and fuel cell. You got love your sponsored paid free product!

@ATEMOFFROAD 4 ай бұрын

I totally understand that some components of the heater are the same and burner, except that the controller and controls are different. Improved and more user friendly. Your buying the updated controls and better enclosure. The old heater cannot do what this new heater can do on the fly. For tent camping you don’t need to extend the controllers cable so the thermostat can be in the heated space. They fixed that with the new level mode. The Old heater is an indoor heater only unless you modify it. Also for advanced settings you must go into engineering mode and calculate altitude/fan and fuel pump speed if the thermostat is overrode. This setting would need to be changed every time based on location. The new heater takes the guess work out of all that and automatically adjusts. It’s more efficient and way easier to set up for the mobile user. No others are at this level

@vanishingfox1339 6 ай бұрын

that's funny they come with a laptop power cable. I use a PC power supply and use the 12v rail to power my heater in my shed. I've modded a few of them for friends. But this would be a little nicer set up. all you should need to use a laptop power pack would be a female plug, the power pack, and maybe a power circuit (but I may be wrong on that one).

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

That’s funny I used to do the same thing with an old power supply, still have it for running the vevor heater in the garage. 🍻

@vanishingfox1339 6 ай бұрын

@@ATEMOFFROAD when our local RadioShack went out of business I got 5 or so 250w power supply for like $10 ea so any time I need something like i just pop open a new one lol. I went nuts and bought a lot of bins of parts for next to nothing. Great for those little projects.

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

@@vanishingfox1339 absolutely, less and less people are remembering radio shack, it’s been awhile since I been in one last but man, good times haha 🍻

@Ziggy_Wolf 7 ай бұрын

Are there 220v versions available...? Looks simple to use. 👍

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

I’m not totally sure. The Main power source for these are 12vdc. I suppose if you bought a 220 to 12VDC power supply it would work for you.

@penncapt 7 ай бұрын

The biggest thing wanted... therm mode that actually turns it off after running on low at set temp for 10 min... then back on if temp drops??

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

I like this , Hcalory is listening 🍻

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

The problem with this , is the shutdown process is a complete cycle, so that process would need to be implemented. But possible

@Thedriver96207 7 ай бұрын

I wonder if I could hook this into my chimney to heat my basement, or if this would be powerful enough to heat a tall 1 car garage for the winter

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

As long as you can manage to always keep the exhaust outside the heated space I’d say yes. Piping the exhaust into the chimney doesn’t seem safe enough in my opinion. Thanks for watching 🍻

@frtforet3418 4 ай бұрын

Does it work with thermostat? Maintain temperature on and off?

@ATEMOFFROAD 4 ай бұрын

Yes I find that mode to work well and yes auto start and off setting

@Billy-cs4cc 5 ай бұрын

I'm wondering if you can test this unit to run on used/ filtered veg oil or a mix of diesel and veg oil? Remember the diesel engine was invented to run on peanut oil, and although it's not a diesel engine it is a diesel burner. Thanks

@ATEMOFFROAD 5 ай бұрын

I think it may work as a mix , I know these can burn on kerosene, and the gelling point is -40 compared to diesel 5, so it’s very possible. We should do some experiments on this channel. 🍻

@geraldkoth654 7 ай бұрын

The DC connector is exactly the same as many 110 vac connections on all sorts of things. That could lead to a nasty condition if someone plugs that unit into 110 vac.

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

@Sydney268 7 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same, whichever way you look at it is a real bad idea - even on something you made yourself that only you will use, let alone a general Joe public consumer!

@fromcharco 7 ай бұрын

Using IEC C13 C14 connectors for 12V DC when it's usually used for 110/230V AC seems like a really bad idea. For DC and this amount of amps there exists connectors like XT60 or XT90, so why introduce this kind of potential hazard.

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

I am very tempted to show what would happen in the case 120v AC was input into the mains. But In theory we can also predict what would happen. Remember the controllers control circuit is what relays the heater circuit to turn ON. The controllers control circuit is also low voltage/ low amps, Controlling a HIGH amperage heater circuit. I suspect if AC is applied the low voltage/amp control circuitry would take the hit before the possibility of the high amp heater circuit absorbing a load to catch fire. The circuit would be damaged like a fuse shorted, and in the form of a bad trace on the board. With the low current circuit damaged you would not even be able to turn the machine on with AC applied. It would sit there and wait. likey reducing any shock or hazards. You would just have a dead ☠️ heater. Ive also verified the pinout on an AC 120v cable in relation to the 12v heater connections pinout and this is what I have found. If connected, AC Hot lands on DC ground, AC neutral lands On +12v.

@Sydney268 7 ай бұрын

@@ATEMOFFROAD probably won't be dangerous isn't good enough - the metalwork on a faulty heater could easily become live if mains voltages are applied because there is no protective earth, and if you can plug it into the mains as easy as you can a kettle...someone will

@gremlin60 7 ай бұрын

i hear that if you buy a to big one , then it will run more on low speed and you will get a build up of soot inside it, and it will stop working. Do it have a auto cleaning or do you just have to turn it to max sometimes to burn the soot away?

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

The shutdown cycle clears out the heater automatically. It’s a good idea to run on high for 2-3 minutes before you shut down the heater. 🍻

@robertc.6441 5 ай бұрын

Wondering if this would heat one side of a big 2 car size garage/shop that's not really insulated, but built with thick brick, rock, and concrete with a metal roof. It's kinda like a cave in there. Trying to decide if I should put a wood stove back in there. Just bought this place back in April. Let me know what you think? Thanks

@Holycurative9610 5 ай бұрын

Running one of these in a large conservatory of 16 x 20ft, same thermal value as your garage I'd assume, for 12 hours uses 0.3 of a litre of diesel and heats the place al day with no fuss at all. Noisy when it starts up but when temp gets up it's fairly quiet and keeping it on tickover uses very little diesel. I know they run better on Kerosene (heating oil) but I don't have a supplier for 10L at a time.

@MyVanMonty 6 ай бұрын

When you use this, is the unit sitting outside of your jeep on the ground? I’m thinking about using this as a heat source for my van, as I’m not interested in a full install. Just curious where the unit sits when it’s running?

@ATEMOFFROAD 5 ай бұрын

I set it outside my jeep on a tire tailgate table. Also found on Amazon, great for tents and vans , definitely keeps the moisture out. Here’s the link: New stock is available link: amzn.to/47KUrMq

@MyVanMonty 5 ай бұрын

Thanks. Do you ever have to add kerosene to the diesel to keep it from getting thick and sludging up? Not sure if you have ever had that happen in cold (15° ish) temps.

@ATEMOFFROAD 5 ай бұрын

@@MyVanMonty adding kerosene is a great way to keep diesel from gelling, check out this video 🍻 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.htmlsi=lIWRavoJ3X-YC-rd

@stevegraver7186 15 күн бұрын

Can you use k1 kerosene in this type of heater

@mikeconroy2651 29 күн бұрын

One other thing I don't think you hit on. The combustion air intake is fixed, on the bottom of the new unit. On the old one you would run a hose from it to the outside of, say, your garage, and you would extend the combustion exhaust too. If you are going to use this indoors, and plumb your exhaust outside, you probably want to figure a way to get that combustion air intake to the out of doors. Just so everyone understands, these heaters have two circuits. A combustion circuit and a heated air circuit. So two fans, two separate circuits that have their own individual needs.

@randomusernumber1 5 ай бұрын

It is the same unit in a different , sheapper box . One has the fuel on top of the heater so it is tall and narrow ,the other one has the fuel in the side so it is short and THICC

@ATEMOFFROAD 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely 👍🏼

@eyeorewolf 6 ай бұрын

How would this unit do heating a 30x40 non-insulated pole barn in your opinion? Can the entire unit be brought inside if the exhaust is vented outside or would I need to add a hose to bring outside air into the air intake? Thank you for this video, I'm looking for a solution to provide some level of warmth to my barn so I can work on vehicles during the winter months below freezing. I hope to hear your opinion as I have no experience with these heaters to date. I do like the design of this one but maybe something else may be more suited to my application.

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

Non insulated of that size is not very effective to be honest, is it open celling? There’s a lot of variables to consider. Yes the heater unit can be brought inside , the exhaust should never be in the heated space. Thanks for watching 🍻

@eyeorewolf 6 ай бұрын

@@ATEMOFFROAD thank you for responding. Yes the ceiling is open with some very thin insulation on the roof to prevent condensation. There are narrow gaps in the insulation that allow condensation that drips on my vehicles. I think my best use of funds right now would be enclosing the ceiling and insulating the walls before I try installing probably two of these units on opposing walls in the barn. I recently retired so I have plenty of time. I will eventually use this method for heat with some of the ideas I've gotten from other videos for maximum efficiency. Thanks again for responding.

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

@@eyeorewolf that sounds like a good plan 🍻

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

Hi , New video is up covering all the questions you asked on this heater. 🍻 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.htmlsi=BxCFMqSJN6QPi7tT

@geraldhenrickson7472 6 ай бұрын

A large uninsulated pole barn needs far more heat than this can provide. There is a reason folks pay thousands to keep a pole barn a few degrees warmer, starting with insulation.

@catalincarceanu7991 3 ай бұрын

I just bought a similar one and I want to fit it on a boat ( canal cruiser ) .I understood is safer to drill a hole and to pass the exhaust thru hull out of boat and also the intake .The problem is that I can not attach a flexibile pipe to the intake.

@ATEMOFFROAD 3 ай бұрын

I just installed one in a MCI buss, that video is coming soon. The bus has storage bay compartment that we were able to keep the heater in permanently so it’s protected, while we duct the hot air into the cab. That may be a better solution for you? As for the exhaust 3/4 copper tube was much more ridged and it works well. Thanks for watching 🍻

@catalincarceanu7991 3 ай бұрын

@@ATEMOFFROAD i have also storage space in the cockpit ,under canopy ,so I will install the heater there ,not in the cabin where I sleep .The exhaust will go out ,trough the hull in the lateral of the boat.The problem is the air intake which some peoples say it is recomandable to be also out of the boat to avoid CO intoxication ( they said the wind could blow back the smoke from exhaust inside the heater and spread inside the boat through air intake .I don't know if really this can happen ,but made me think ).This heater has nothing to attach a flexible pipe to the air intake so he could recirculate the outside air.My intention is to make a hole in the back of the boat,far from exhaust and to pass the air intake pipe throgh there.

@TimHoSD 6 ай бұрын

Hi, looks like they not selling anymore on Amazon? Is there a different brand or another one?

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

They sold out pretty quick but the manufacturer is currently making more, we should see new stock as early as the beginning of December 🍻

@nightwolf1963 7 ай бұрын

Can this heater be modified by making the exhaust longer and putting the unit.inside or wouldn't you recommend doing this in a camper?? So the exhaust was outside the camper..

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

Of course, this heater would be perfect for that setup. That is what they are originally designed for. 🍻

@stevenstewart7959 6 ай бұрын

Is that a standard computer power supply cable going into a 12volt unit? I can't wait to see how many folks try to plug that into mains voltage when the adapter breaks. ...

@stevenstewart7959 6 ай бұрын

lol with NO fuse?

@OverlandJeepadventure 7 ай бұрын

How did you change the reading from Celsius to Fahrenheit?

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

Press and hold the gear button for 3 seconds like I did to verify that Bluetooth was on, in the F panel I believe it’s F5 you can change from C to F. 🍻

@ExtraFancy96 6 ай бұрын

Any idea how long a 12v 50Ah battery would last running this? Be nice for ice fishing if you already have a 12v battery

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

Should be good for 10-12 hours running on low. See this video for more details on full load amp draw in high, medium and low heat settings Diesel Heaters For Winter Tent Camping - Upgrades and Modifications kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.html

@scaremetv5806 4 ай бұрын

I definitely would not want a plastic tool box housing my diesel heater, and for more money than better built units like the Wippro, and it runs 30hrs on 1gal on low setting, which is all most will need once the chill is knocked down. This one is a hard no for me, still keeping the Wippro in1st choice for me.

@ATEMOFFROAD 4 ай бұрын

Wippro is a peasant heater compare to Hcalorys design and controls. Theres no chance! 🍻

@rad5.8fox7 6 ай бұрын

I live in Wisconsin where today in late November its 22°. Will this thing warmup a 2 car garage?

@ATEMOFFROAD 5 ай бұрын

That will be tuff , especially if not insulated, but it may help 🍻

@rad5.8fox7 5 ай бұрын

@ATEMOFFROAD Roof and door are insulated. Thanks for the info bud.🇺🇸🤙

@ATEMOFFROAD 5 ай бұрын

@@rad5.8fox7 should definitely help New stock is available link: amzn.to/47KUrMq

@ricknielson8934 5 ай бұрын

The problem with the self enclosed heaters is the dreaded fuel pump noise

@bmkarma 5 ай бұрын

the ambient temp is measured from the controller you would have in your tent I assume ?

@ATEMOFFROAD 5 ай бұрын

Yes , but there is also a “level modes” where the thermostat is not needed , I still extend the cable so the controller/thermostat is in the tent or heated space. Check out this video 🍻Diesel Heaters For Winter Tent Camping - Upgrades and Modifications kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.html

@OverlandOne 5 ай бұрын

Are these units weatherproof? I want to mount mine on the side of my van on the outside. Right now my diesel heater sits on the ground outside with a plastic bag over the top and the controller is covered to protect from rain and snow. Hcalory does not mention anything about being weatherproof for this model or their suitcase version which makes me wonder. Thanks for the video.

@ATEMOFFROAD 5 ай бұрын

They are not weather proof unfortunately you would have to protect the air inlet side where the fan is from water getting inside. 🍻

@jamiejfowler 4 ай бұрын

@@ATEMOFFROAD so how do you protect yours when in use? Is it outside somewhere?

@stepjerot3869 6 ай бұрын

I would like to know how long it will run on just a car battery? Do you think it will last the whole night?

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

An average car battery is about 48amp hours so you should get at least haft that in hours 20-24 (on low setting-1amp per hour) of use on a fully charged car battery. I don’t advocate using your actual car battery as this can drain them and you may not be able to start your car. Always use a separate battery dedicated to the heater.

@kellyeye7224 7 ай бұрын

It's the same as any of the diesel heaters but in a fancier box - a box that will let your controller float in rainwater if it ever got exposed!

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

Maybe 🤔

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

Hi , New video is up covering all the questions you asked on this heater. 🍻 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.htmlsi=BxCFMqSJN6QPi7tT

@bsjeepster 6 ай бұрын

Question. I have used a few types of duct hose for my heater, all of which smell like burning rubber. Do you have the same issue?

@ATEMOFFROAD 6 ай бұрын

I do not have that issue. I ask do you keep the heater on hi for long periods of time? I use the carboard/aluminum one first then couple the the grey/aluminum one to the end of that. This keeps the duct off the hottest part of the heater.

@bsjeepster 6 ай бұрын

@@ATEMOFFROAD I keep it on low most of the time. I'll try adding the APK duct at the heater as you described. That may be the fix.

@msdarkstar44 7 ай бұрын

Have you or anyone else, ever tried using Biodiesel in one of those heaters? I’ve done some experimentation and was wondering if this type of heater would be a good application.

@ATEMOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

I have not, but used motor oil would be interesting to try. 🤔 I’m curious now to know how it would react. 🍻

@fourutocone 7 ай бұрын

Just watched a video on using used Motor Oil the You tube video came out of the UK.@@ATEMOFFROAD

@kevin34ct 5 ай бұрын

I wish all diesel heaters came with a power supply. My Jackery for some reason cannot start my diesel heater on the DC plug. It's 15Amp max, but I think it requires up to 20A for the glow plug. With a power supply, the AC inverted power has no problems starting and running the diesel heater,.

@ATEMOFFROAD 5 ай бұрын

That would be nice 👍🏼 I use the ac adapter too I love it. Also keep in mind if your using a litho battery some don’t like discharge at colder temperatures. 🍻

@kevin34ct 5 ай бұрын

@@ATEMOFFROAD I do know that. I am using the diesel heater to keep my basement above freezing. I have well water and I try to keep it above freezing in the cold months.

@kirklange5218 4 ай бұрын

😒 I bought this heater based upon this review. I'm curious to hear what your ongoing experience with it has been. I have been underwhelmed unfortunately. I bought it for ice fishing/camping and seem to get quite a few E-05 overheating errors whenever a 3" vent hose is attached to the heat output hole. This makes it difficult to keep the unit outside and introduces a risk of CO when i bring it inside the tent. Without a vent hose it runs reliably. The only other issue is my percieved poor performance with heating. In my Thermal Eskimo 850 XD this heater can only get the interior up to +12C when it was -14C outside. I guess i was hoping for more heat ... having my internal hub temps around +18 would have been better. Do you have a followup review you can offer now that you have used it? Is it performing well out in nature for you?

@ATEMOFFROAD 4 ай бұрын

I have two update videos up on the channel and every experience has been good. No problems and I use 3” ducting. How long is your ducting? I always recommend keeping the unit outside the heated space. Also are you using diesel or kerosene? Do you have the heater outside on a table or the ground? If outside have you extended the cable to have the thermostat controller inside the heater space? What mode is the heater set on? Check out my recent camping videos and this one too kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i81dZsmbz6m0h3k.htmlsi=mzi-wY5lWb5OJZG7

@kirklange5218 4 ай бұрын

thanks - i'll look for those updated videos. the unit was outside and elevated off the ice with logs so air could be drawn from the bottom intake. i was using 3" with minimal length to the inside ... maybe 4 feet at most? I still say the unit is not easy to clamp a 3" hose on to. the flange is very small making it hard for the ring clamp to grab. I was using diesel - all diesel here in Saskatchewan is rated for the cold we have. I did not extend the thermostat controller into the space as i was using the mobile app. Not sure that would make a difference? The heater was tested in both the Level mode and the temp mode. I just couldnt get it above 12 deg C. even after i brought it in to avoid the E=05@@ATEMOFFROAD

@ATEMOFFROAD 4 ай бұрын

@@kirklange5218 how long has the heater been ran on High? I’ve seen these heaters get primed for way to long before first start up and they run really rich, the unburnt fuel builds up and it hampers the glow plugs ability to ignite throwing off the controls and sensors. Also you can try taking off the exhaust tube extension and place just the muffler over the end of the 90. You will want to watch that the heat wont harm the heaters enclosure. Maybe wrap it with something heat and fire proof. Take off the air inlet screen filter and check for blockage and good air flow on the bottom of the heater. The plastic mesh that’s loose in there can be removed. And lastly reduce the 3” duct to 3’ if possible. What duct are you using ? Got a link? In my last update video I explain that using the hard aluminum one before the flex is better, the flex ones are made of PVC outter jacket and shouldn’t be getting that hot. Run the heck out of it on the bench on max high to get that all cleaned out and should be good. Just some things to try before returning. And lastly I have all the links to what I use for my heater in the description box below. 🍻

@jfink106 3 ай бұрын

It is recommended to have the heater inside. Yes it is easier to have it outside but instead of heating -14 air, the longer it runs inside the warmer it will get since you are heating warmer inside air instead of continuous -14 air. If you dont want it inside, run a hose from inside, out to the heater. I had to 3d print an adapter to my heater so I could use a hose back when I had my heater outside. Mainly do to how loud the fuel pump was!